Postcode EH2 4JD (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH2 4JD and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 4JD is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH2 4JD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH2 4JD is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of EH2 4JD as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to EH2 4JD is Young Street North Lane which is centered 21 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 100 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 455 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 860 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 4JD is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 562 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 26, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Civerinos Slice and is 358 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

66.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EH2 4JD is covered by the Scotland police force association and Edinburgh Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EH2 4JD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH2 4JD, and the approximate distance away.

Young Street North Lane 21 m
Young Street 34 m
Young Street South Lane 61 m
North Castle Street 83 m
Wemyss Place Mews 114 m
Wemyss Place 115 m
North Charlotte Street 130 m
Charlotte Square 162 m
Hill Street 162 m
Darnaway Street 179 m
Hill Street North Lane 184 m
Forres Street 200 m
Hill Street South Lane 210 m
Castle Street 213 m
St Colme Street 223 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 4JD

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EH2 4JD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
255 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
358 m
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
358 m
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
358 m
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
358 m
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
562 m
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
562 m
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
894 m
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
914 m
Parsley & Thyme Catering - West End Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2019
924 m
West End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 11, 2019
924 m
Early Days Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 15, 2019
942 m
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
943 m
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
943 m
China Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 29, 2022
978 m
Haymarket Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 28, 2018
978 m
Le Marche Francais Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 28, 2019
978 m
Roman Pizza Project Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2022
978 m
The Khukuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 24, 2022
978 m
Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 14, 2011
986 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH2 4JD - Data from Apr 2022

George Street Bus Stop/Station 100 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 136 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 176 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 188 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 249 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 274 m
Register House Taxi Rank 298 m
Hope Street Taxi Rank 343 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 455 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 456 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 457 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 860 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 882 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 944 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.23 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.41 km
Entrance Air 9.91 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH2 4JD - Data from Dec 2021

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.27 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.34 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.46 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.12 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.76 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.9 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.92 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.95 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.07 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.08 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.09 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.17 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.35 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH2 4JD - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 33.3%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 66.7%

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 108,086 kWh - mean 15,441 kWh : median 12,487 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH2 4JD - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95324100
Longitude -3.20524600
OS Easting 324839
OS Northing 0674013
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4705
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith
Electoral Ward City Centre
Local Authority District City of Edinburgh
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council East of Scotland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000008
Travel To Work Area Edinburgh

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Edinburgh Community Health Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Lothian
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Edinburgh Community Health Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Inner city students
Subgroup: Students and commuters
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34000270
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Deans Village
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Deans Village - 01
Output Area / Small Area 2B1